» Property in Limousin

French property index update

Rachel — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:22:15 +0000

Sextant French Properties’ aim is to help people find the perfect property for their needs, either for a holiday home or for a permanent move. In order to guide its customers during their search for a new home, Sextant French Properties regularly updates its French Rural Property index.
.
Its goal is to aid potential buyers from the UK to get a better understanding of the French rural market trends and to give detailed information about each region in France.
.
The rural property index includes all the 12,934 properties currently on the website; the large majority is composed of resale properties which have already been on the market, have been lived in, are habitable, ready to move in to or requiring full renovation. The remaining part is composed of the New Build properties.
.
The index has now been updated and shows the evolution over 10 months, from October 2009 to August 2010. The information can be put together in a chart, showing the average price trends in France.
.
In August 2010, the average price over 12 regions is €312,543 which is 0.40% lower than last month, but which represents a 13.69% increase over the last 10 months.
.
The index also gives a regional outlook, with the average price in the 12 most popular regions in France.
.
The regions of Aquitaine, Centre, Midi-Pyrenees, Nord Pas-de-Calais and Normandy have all seen a rise in their prices.
.
In Aquitaine, they have risen by 5.27% since last October, with an average of €358,892. In Centre, they have reached an average of €226,390, a rise of 23.31% in the last 10 months. In Midi-Pyrenees, prices have risen by 32%, to reach the average of €428,554. The region Nord Pas-de-Calais has the second lowest average of €222,323, although it has increased by 2.68%. The average price in Normandy has increased by 14.87%, compared with last October, with an average of €342,718.
.
Bourgogne and Pays-de-la-Loire’s average prices have respectively decreased by 15.16 and 9.92%, reaching down to €241,509 and €227,414.
.
In Brittany, prices have risen by 6.32% these past 10 months, to reach an average of €209,008. This budget would buy you a beautifully renovated 19th century mill or an apartment in the coastal city of Saint-Malo.
.
The region of Languedoc, one of the sunniest areas in France (300 days/year), has an average price of €336,296, which represents a 2.83% increase in comparison with October 2009. A budget of €336,300 would buy you a beautiful villa with a swimming-pool and a garage in the little wine-producing village of Corneilhan.
.
With prices 7.55% lower in August than in the previous October, the region of Limousin appears as a good place to invest. With an average price of €197,864, this area has beautiful properties to offer, such as this beautiful stone hamlet house with land within this budget.
.
Poitou-Charentes is also a safe bet, with an average price of €230,369 and a 6.11% decrease since last October. A budget of about €230,000 in this region would buy you a recent house with land and garage, on the outskirts of the city of Angouleme.
.
The region of Provence-Cote d’Azur boasts the most beautiful properties in France. With an average price of €856,543, which represents a 33% increase in these last 10 months, this area attracts investors from all over the world. A budget of €850,000 would buy you a beautiful stone house with a swimming-pool, 20 minutes away from the sea.

You can view the latest update here: French Rural Property index.

Brand New Airport in Brive La Gaillarde

Aurelie — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:22:47 +0000

Brive-La-Gaillarde, also abbreviated “Brive”, is a French city in the South West of France, in the Limousin Region, and is the Correze department’s subprefecture. It is the most populated city in the department, and the second in the region, after Limoges. Brive is located at the very south of Correze, at the border with the adjacent departments of Haute-Vienne and Dordogne. The city is ancient and has always been at the junction of commercial routes between North and South.

Brive’s new airport is one of the key-elements for the upholding of the region’s economic growth and in the years to come, its role will be decisive in the fields of regional air transport, economy and tourism. This project was born in 1988, on the mayors of Brive and Souillac’s initiative, respectively Mr Jean Charbonnel and Mr Alain Chastagnol. It took more than 20 years and 20 building procedures for that project to be put into practice. Building works started on the 15th October 2005 and led to 691-acre excavation works, for a ground-coverage of 494 acres. The construction of the airport building itself started in spring 2009. This initiative was supported by 13 financial partners, with an overall investment of £39,316,000.

Studies and works are coming to an end, and the airport is scheduled to be fully operational on the 15th of June 2010. The Brive – Souillac Airport, with a current capacity of 400 passengers, will have 3 flights to Paris (to Orly Sud Airport) and 3 flights to London (to London City Airport) per week. The flights to London will be provided by the airline company CityJet – which is owned by Air France and has 720 employees – every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with one-way ticket from £51 (59€).

If these lines are successful, the airport’s activity may expand to Lyon, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, or even Amsterdam or Antwerp. However, the 2300 square-meter air terminal will not have any freight or night activity, for its installation has been quite controversial, and a part of the population still fears it might be a disturbance. This new airport is taking over the old Brive Laroche airport, and will have without any doubt a tremendous impact on the region, from economic, demographic and touristic points of view.
From an economic point of view, studies forecast that the airport will yield an income £51,282,000 per year, after a 5-year development period. Restaurants, hotels and car-renting companies are expected to settle in the region.

With an easier and cheaper access, migration flows will develop and change the region’s population trends, as British, German and Belgian tourists will be able to visit the departments of Correze, Haute-Vienne and Dordogne very easily. Indeed, tourism will definitely be boosted in Correze and its surrounding touristic sites, such as Rocamadour, Sarlat, or Padirac. This region, steeped in history, will be accessible to all of Europe thanks to this new platform, supported by major motorways A20 and A89. The new airport is a real asset and will become a key point for tourism in this area.

Thanks to this platform, you have an unavoidable opportunity to come to France and visit this beautiful area, so why don’t you take a look to our properties in Limousin? In the surroundings of Brive-la-Gaillarde, a budget of €165.000 would buy you a 3-storey convertible barn with great potential and a higher budget of €278,780 would buy you a beautifully restored stone house with 1.3 acres of land, a garage and a hangar.

Tourist information:
Place du 14 Juillet
19100 Brive la Gaillarde
Tel : 00 33 (0)5 55 24 08 80
www.brive-tourisme.com

What to do:
Festival de la Vezere-Brive et son pays
From July 7th to August 25th
www.festival-vezere.com

Brive Plage Festival
From July 23rd to August 7th
www.brive-tourisme.com

Latest hot spots in France

Matthieu Cany — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:56:11 +0000

Some years ago, big cities were really popular in France. But nowadays, it seems that small towns and even villages are well appreciated by the British. All these places allow you to live in a quiet area just a few kilometres away from all amenities: shops, schools, airports.

PROPERTIES IN BRITTANY

Carhaix-Plouguer

Carhaix-Plouguer is a town of the Finistere, part of the Brittany. With 7,600 inhabitants, the city has plenty of Gaul Empire reliques. In fact, Carhaix was known as Vorgium, the county town of Gaul. The city is at the heart of Brittany where you can appreciate the Breton culture from the gastronomic specialities to the cultural heritage. Carhaix welcomes the festival “des Vieilles Charrues” which brings together Breton artists like Yann Tiersen but also French and International such as Bruce Springsteen or Muse.

Dinan

Dinan is the strategic point between Normandy and Brittany. This medieval city is surrounding by fortification. Dinan is often called the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Brittany. Situated alongside the river Rance, it is surrounded by parks, trees and 600 year old ramparts. The cobbled streets are full of picturesque C15th and C16th half-timbered houses, traditional craft shops, a delightful selection of cafes and restaurants and a C14th castle. The seaside is nearby. Dinard airport and St Malo ferry port can be reached in 40mins.

PROPERTIES IN AQUITAINE

Eymet

Eymet, situated in the Dordogne, is a picturesque medieval village on the edge of the river Dropt. Dating back to 15th century, it is full of character and benefits from the beautiful remains of a feudal castle. It offers all sorts of every day amenities including shops, schools and restaurants. Every Thursday there is a street market with fresh local products and in the summer there is also a lively night market on Tuesdays. The village hosts many festivals including the famous festival of music, gastronomy (especially wine) and vintage cars. The most popular outdoors activities in this area are horse riding, cycling, swimming or golf. Eymet is located only 25mins drive from Bergerac airport with low cost flights to the UK and around 80mins from the international airport in Bordeaux.

Bergerac

Bergerac is the largest town in the Perigord Pourpre department, an area that derives its name from the purple grapes that grow in the region’s 125 sq km of vineyards. Set on a riverbank, it was once a flourishing trading port and has easy access to the surrounding countryside and many famous wine producers. The town of Bergerac offers superb cultural variety and numerous events are organized throughout the year. 5 days a week there is a street market with a wide range of fresh local products. The town has become renowned for numerous disciplines, particularly rowing, woman’s handball, parachuting, rugby and also promotes other activities like horse riding, harnessed horse competitions, tennis, regattas, fishing, cycling, rally and many more. Bergerac has its own airport with several low cost flights to the UK.

PROPERTIES IN LIMOUSIN

Eymoutiers

Eymoutiers is a beautiful medieval country town set on the banks of Vienne River, in the Haute-Vienne department. The town is built around the old monastery and offers a number of interesting places to visit such as the Romanesque and Gothic church St Etienne, bell tower and an old convent. Although it is fairly small there are many shows, exhibitions and cultural events running throughout the year. The most popular sports activities are kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horse riding, fishing, cycling and even hunting. Eymoutiers is only 50mins drive from the international airport in Limoges with daily low cost flights to the UK.

PROPERTIES IN PAYS DE LA LOIRE

Chateau du Loir

Chateau du Loir is located in the department of the Sarthe and the region Pays de la Loire between Angers, Blois and Le Mans, cities in the north-west of France. This area of the Loire Valley has the richest architectural, wine and gastronomical heritage. One can enjoy a visit to the 13th century Abbaye de la Clarte-Dieu, the St Guingalois church, the 14th of July street house which is the symbol of the town or a walk in the peaceful parks that the town has to offer and through the Berce forest. Hiking, horse riding, cycling and tennis are among the activities available in the valley. The beautiful lake of Varenne nearby also provides water sports and leisure activities. The town has all amenities and services you would expect including restaurants, bakeries, pharmacies, markets and doctors. Chateau du Loir is just an hour away from Angers international airport.

PROPERTIES IN POITOU-CHARENTES

Jonzac

Jonzac is located in the extreme south of the Charente-Maritime department, set on the banks of Seugne River. The town is famous for its thermal centre with its natural hot springs. It’s also home to the 11th century large castle, an indoor market, many bars, restaurants, the Les Antilles de Jonzac, an aquatic centre shaped liked the Caribbean islands, and a casino with 50 slot machines. One should also visit the two working mills and the Gallo-Roman villa. The Jonzac area offers many sports activities like sailing, rock climbing, horseback riding, trampoline, archery, mountain biking, bowling, and river fishing. Located only 50mins from Angouleme airport with low cost flights to the UK, 60mins from the airport in Bordeaux and only 80mins from La Rochelle airport.

PROPERTIES IN NORMANDY

Vire

Vire was constructed on a rocky buttress, outlined by the River Vire. There are a range of local delicacies to enjoy and Vire is best known for its andouille sausages; somewhat an acquired taste, or you can sample the local salmon or trout fresh from the river, accompanied by local ‘poire’. The town has several restaurants, bars, schools, cinemas and shops. The most popular activities are golf, cycling, hiking, canoeing, horse riding and fishing. Apart from exploring its ancient forests, hidden lakes and streams there is a lot of cultural entertainment all year round. It is only 60minutes from the car-ferry at Ouistreham (Caen), about 90mins from ferries in Cherbourg and St Malo and the same distance from Dinard airport.

PROPERTIES IN LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON

Uzes

Uzes is a charming medieval town made of narrow streets, alleys and shaded squares, situated in the Gard department between the sea and the Cevennes Mountains. Its old town, listed as a protected historical site, is full of monuments and museums and retains a well preserved Duchy castle. Despite its modest size, it offers a large variety of shops, restaurants, festivals, year-round activities and even bull races. For the sports enthusiasts there is an opportunity to try mountain biking, hiking, golfing (the 9-hole course), canoeing, kayaking, fishing or hot-air ballooning. Every Saturday there is a street market with fresh regional products including truffles, wine and olive oil. Located only 30mins from the international airport in Nimes.

Limoux

Limoux is a beautiful market town which lies on the river Aude, in perfect harmony with surrounding mountains and vineyards. The town is perhaps best known for its winter festival called Fecos, lasting from January until Easter and its famous sparkling white wine. Thanks to a particularly mild climate with around 320 sunny days per year it offers many different outdoor activities: swimming, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, cycling, cross-country, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and mini golf. There are 3 varieties of markets including evening markets during the summer. Located only 30 minutes from Carcassonne airport, about 60 minutes from the seaside and only 100 minutes from the ski slopes.

Ryanair Announces 34th Base at Leeds Bradford

Matthieu Cany — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:37:28 +0000

2 aircraft, 17 routes and 1M passengers p.a.

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (11th Aug) announced it would open its 34th base at Leeds Bradford in March 2010 with two based aircraft and 14 new routes (17 in total) being launched. Ryanair will offer 63 weekly return flights to/from Leeds Bradford in an investment worth over $140 million in the airport.

Ryanair’s 14 new routes from Leeds Bradford including: Carcassonne, Limoges, Montpellier, Nantes will increase Ryanair’s traffic at Leeds Bradford to 1 million passengers p.a. which will create and sustain 1,000 well paid local jobs in Yorkshire.

Ryanair celebrated its new Leeds Bradford base, two new aircraft, 17 routes and 1million passengers by releasing 1 million £5 seats for travel across its European network for travel in October and November which are available for booking on www.ryanair.com until midnight Thursday (13th August).